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Ontario Tech University in Oshawa recognized donors, partners, and volunteers on November 15 in observance of National Philanthropy Day, according to an announcement on the university’s website. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the contributions of individuals and organizations that provide various forms of support to the university. For local residents
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On November 13, 2024, two men were apprehended in Oshawa following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. near King Street West and Park Road South. Officers from the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) identified a suspiciously parked SUV and RV, with checks
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that applications for Specialized Services can now be submitted at two locations. Applicants can drop off their forms at the Durham Regional Headquarters located at 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby, or at the DRT Customer Service counter at 110 Westney Road South in
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The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (TEC) held a meeting on November 6, 2024, to discuss several initiatives and updates related to Durham Region Transit (DRT). Key points from the meeting include: * High School Ambassador Program: DRT has initiated a pilot High School Ambassador Program at Ajax High School for
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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced that the customer service desk at the Westney location in Ajax will be closed on November 16 and 17, 2024. This closure is due to a planned maintenance project. During this period, in-person services such as inquiries, fare media sales, and lost and found
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Today, in Clarington, Ontario, expect a cloudy day with a high of 9°C. The UV index is low at 1, so no need to worry too much about sun exposure. As the night rolls in, it will become partly cloudy with a northwest wind picking up to 20 km/
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The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary structure will remain in place
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The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge. This initiative is part of the Durham Vision Zero strategy, which aims to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The all-way stop requires vehicles
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The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 54th meeting on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public via live streaming on the Durham Region's official website. The agenda for the meeting is
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Graduate students from Ontario Tech University took part in a three-day event in early October aimed at developing new ideas for clean energy. The event, called Exploring Fusion Energy for Canada’s Future Ideathon, was sponsored by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and co-hosted by the university’s Brilliant Catalyst technological hub,
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The Orono Arena & Community Centre will host a free public skating event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This event marks the start of the public skating season and is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project.
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On November 13, 2024, the Durham Greener Buildings program hosted its inaugural Evening of Recognition in Whitby, Ontario. This event acknowledged buildings in the Durham Region that excelled in energy efficiency throughout 2023. The program, launched in January 2024 in collaboration with Windfall Ecology Centre, aims to promote energy efficiency